Behind the mascot: How the University of Kentucky became the Wildcats

Gary Tanner, the original Wildcat, thrilled audiences by dancing and strutting the sidelines of Commonwealth Stadium and Rupp ...

University of Illinois College of Medicine graduates next class of future doctors, scientists

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The next generation of scientists and doctors are one step closer to the workforce. Sunday the ...
WFMZ-TV

2 Massachusetts men are arrested in the weekend explosion at Harvard Medical School

This photo provided by the Harvard University Police Department shows a person of interest in an explosion at the Harvard Medical School in Boston, on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. (Harvard University ...
USA Today

Smokey X was Vols' top dog for for a decade, but 4-legged mascot goes back even further

Smokey, the bluetick coonhound in a checkered vest, has been the University of Tennessee's mascot for more than 70 years. Since 1953, there have been 11 different Smokey dogs, most of which came from ...
Chicago Tribune

Cook County Health, University of Illinois medical school expand partnership for patient care, training, research

Two major Chicago public institutions — Cook County Health and the University of Illinois College of Medicine — are expanding their partnership to provide care to patients, more training for medical ...
Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Vote in Sarasota, Manatee Mascot Madness poll for high school's best costumed symbol

The Herald-Tribune is holding a poll to determine the best high school mascot in Sarasota and Manatee counties. The "Mascot Madness" poll coincides with Halloween and local high school football games.
The News-Press

Vote in our Mascot Madness poll for SW FL high school's best costumed school pride symbol

Southwest Florida high school mascots are being celebrated in conjunction with Halloween. Readers are invited to vote in a poll for the best mascot in the area. The poll will close on Saturday, Nov. 1 ...
al.com

Kirk Herbstreit stumped by Alabama school’s mascot on national TV broadcast; University reacts

Kirk Herbstreit had no idea. ESPN’s college football analyst was breaking down the remaining games on Texas A&M’s schedule Saturday night during the Aggies’ win at LSU when he got stumped. The mascot ...
Chicago Sun-Times

Ex-Aramark employee sought in double shooting in Chicago home

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WTVD

Methodist University receives accreditation for new med school, begins recruit inaugural class

Fayetteville, N.C. (WTVD) -- Central North Carolina is closer to having its first medical school in nearly 50 years. Methodist University has earned accreditation for its new medical school, enabling ...
Central Illinois Proud

Princeville High School mascot rallies support in Peoria

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Princeville High School’s mascot and a few students made the trip to Peoria Friday to meet with other mascots in the area as they look to win $1 million. While in town, the ...